Datapalooza on Orcas Island

This year’s program, sponsored in part by Island Market and San Juan Propane, will include presentations by noted speakers James McCafferty, director of WWU’s Center for Economic & Business Research, Dr. Anneliese Vance-Sherman, regional labor economist for the State of Washington, and Victoria Compton, director of the San Juan County Economic Development Council. The presentations will explore our region’s economy and demographics – past, present and future – including industry, employment and sales data, and current trends.  This in-depth analysis will enable leaders and businesspeople to make informed decisions about issues that affect our community and economy. Details:  Orcas Island, Wednesday, December 5^th, from 10 a.m. till noon at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church parish hall in Eastsound.  Tickets are $19 and advance payment is required.  Please visit www.sanjuansedc.org/datapalooza to reserve your space. For questions, please call (360) 378-2906 or email:  info@sanjuansedc.org.